Boost Your Event Attendance with These Proven Tips - Free Shipping Incentive!

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various strategies and creative ideas for boosting attendance at Pampered Chef events. Participants share personal experiences and suggestions for engaging guests and encouraging RSVPs.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests encouraging guests to bring friends, offering free shipping as an incentive for bringing multiple guests.
  • Another participant shares the idea of hosting a "nasty spatula contest" where guests bring their worst spatula, with a prize for the worst one.
  • One participant mentions making reminder calls to guests to confirm attendance, noting that this can significantly improve turnout.
  • Several users emphasize the importance of reminder calls, sharing personal anecdotes about their effectiveness in increasing attendance.
  • One participant proposes having a prize drawing for attendees to encourage punctuality and attendance.
  • Some participants discuss the idea of serving fun drinks, such as margaritas or wine, to create a more inviting atmosphere.
  • Another participant highlights a "Drink of the Day" concept used by their senior director, which has been successful in promoting certain products.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best methods to boost attendance, with no clear consensus emerging on a single effective strategy. Participants share a variety of ideas and experiences without agreeing on one approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences from their own events, reflecting a range of creative ideas and strategies that have worked for them in the past.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants looking for innovative ways to enhance guest engagement and improve attendance at their events.

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mistym
Hi, my host next week is having a tough time getting RSVP's...what are some great attendance boosting tips I can give her...

1) Tell everyone to bring a friend or 2
2) if they bring 2 friends they get free shipping
3).....

thanks guys
 
Have a nasty spatula contest. Call everyone and tell them to bring their worst rubber spatula. Everyone at the show votes for the worst one, and that person wins a free scraper to replace it.
 
Offer to make the phone calls for her. Ask for her guest list and just tell her that sometimes friends have a hard time being honest in saying that they can't make it, but will have no problem telling the consultant. Make sure to tell your host that you are not going to harrass her guests, but you just want to ensure that she has a great turnout. When you call her guests, just be enthusiastic and say "Hi Sue, this is _____ with TPC, I am Tracy's consultant. I was just calling to confirm that you did receive the postcard invitation to her show on _________. I am just helping Tracy out by doing a head count to make sure we have enough food for everyone. Will you be able to join us on Tuesday night."
 
Reminder calls 24-48 hrs before! I have a friend who has hosted TPC parties for a couple years to GREAT success, huge turnouts (15 - 20 people) and good orders.

She had one of my first 4 shows and had less than stellar turnout (~8 people, only 4 ordered) and fairly poor orders (barely had enough to qualify as a show). We were talking about it after and she's like "I wonder why no one came? I ALWAYS have good parties", kinda giving me the impression that -I- was the issue (her others were with my SD who I'm signed under). After a few minutes she said "maybe it's because I didn't call and remind people like I usually do.."

The point of my semi-long post? Reminder calls (either you or the host doing them) work!!
 
northern_sunshine said:
Reminder calls 24-48 hrs before! I have a friend who has hosted TPC parties for a couple years to GREAT success, huge turnouts (15 - 20 people) and good orders.

She had one of my first 4 shows and had less than stellar turnout (~8 people, only 4 ordered) and fairly poor orders (barely had enough to qualify as a show). We were talking about it after and she's like "I wonder why no one came? I ALWAYS have good parties", kinda giving me the impression that -I- was the issue (her others were with my SD who I'm signed under). After a few minutes she said "maybe it's because I didn't call and remind people like I usually do.."
The point of my semi-long post? Reminder calls (either you or the host doing them) work!!
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Makes you tell your host - DUH!!!!!!!!
 
chefann said:
Have a nasty spatula contest. Call everyone and tell them to bring their worst rubber spatula. Everyone at the show votes for the worst one, and that person wins a free scraper to replace it.
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Ooooo, I love this one. I'm going to have to try at my next show!
 
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katie0128 said:
Ooooo, I love this one. I'm going to have to try at my next show!
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But don't tell the host about it until after she's done the invites. Sneaky, huh? Then she has a reason to do the reminder calls! :)
 
Not bad! Sneaky is FUN!
Of course, I'll have to tell her earlier if I actually do the reminder calls which I'm planning to start doing after NC. But, she'll still have to call people to tell them because I'm not going to list it on the invite!
Of course, I guess I could wait and tell her and then tell the guests when I make the calls... So many decisions... hmmmmmmmm....
 
On time drawing for a prize, which encourages people to come AND to be on time.
 
I like the sound of the nasty spatula game!! I may have to do that one next week!
 
Have magaritas, wine or some other fun drink.
 
beepampered said:
Have magaritas, wine or some other fun drink.
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My SD does a "Drink of the day" for all her shows. She mixes them in the QSP, then pours them into the Carafe to stay chilled. She's been selling a bunch of QSPs and Carafes.
 
chefann said:
My SD does a "Drink of the day" for all her shows. She mixes them in the QSP, then pours them into the Carafe to stay chilled. She's been selling a bunch of QSPs and Carafes.
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What a great idea and use for the carafe which I thought I had no use for! Love this idea!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Free Shipping Incentive for Pampered Chef events?

The Free Shipping Incentive is a promotional offer that allows customers to receive free shipping on their orders during a specific event or promotion. This can encourage more attendees to make purchases, as they can save on shipping costs.

How can I promote the Free Shipping Incentive to boost event attendance?

To promote the Free Shipping Incentive, you can use social media, email newsletters, and personal invitations to highlight the offer. Create eye-catching graphics and share testimonials from past attendees who benefited from the incentive. Additionally, consider setting a deadline for the offer to create urgency.

What other tips can I use to increase attendance at my Pampered Chef event?

In addition to the Free Shipping Incentive, you can increase attendance by offering exclusive discounts, hosting giveaways, and providing engaging demonstrations. Encourage guests to bring friends and offer referral bonuses. Also, consider choosing a convenient date and time for your target audience.

How do I track the effectiveness of the Free Shipping Incentive?

You can track the effectiveness of the Free Shipping Incentive by monitoring the number of attendees at your event, the total sales generated, and the number of orders placed using the free shipping offer. Collect feedback from attendees to understand their motivations for attending and purchasing.

Can I combine the Free Shipping Incentive with other promotions?

Yes, you can combine the Free Shipping Incentive with other promotions, such as discounts on specific products or a buy-one-get-one-free offer. Just ensure that the combined promotions are clearly communicated to avoid confusion and to maximize their appeal to potential attendees.

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